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Lamb Of God Announces European Tour Dates: ESP Sponsors Metal On The Mountain Retreat

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on April 17, 2013 @ 11:45am
Category: Music / News

Modern metal masters Lamb Of God have announced a string of European tour dates that will also see them perform in the UK. The band will be performing at several European festivals, including Wacken Open Air in Germany and the Resurrection Festival in Spain. All tour dates (including all upcoming US dates) can be seen below.

It has also been announced that ESP Guitars are now officially a sponsor for the Metal On The Mountain retreat, which is being held July 15th through the 19th. ESP is making available to registrants the ability to purchase at a very discounted price an LTD Electric Guitar available in multiple colors signed by the entire band at the retreat. For more information, head on over here. READ MORE

Lamb Of God Guitarist Mark Morton Releases New Song

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 22, 2013 @ 11:03pm
Category: Music / News

Lamb Of God guitarist Mark Morton has made a post on his Facebook page regarding the upcoming LoG documentary film As The Palaces Burn, which is being aimed for a 2013 release. Morton states that he has been working hard on the score to the film and included a link to download the song, an instrumental piece called “Magdalena”.

You can listen to Magdalena below as well as see the trailer for As The Palaces Burn. READ MORE

Exclusive Clip From ‘Resolution’ Sees The Writing On The Wall

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 25, 2013 @ 10:28am
Category: Movies / Exclusives

Resolution (review), one of the year’s most talked about horror offerings, is now available On Demand and in select theaters by Tribeca Film (cable VOD, iTunes, Amazon Watch Instantly, VUDU, and more). We’ve landed one last exclusive clip that begins after Mike (Peter Cilella) stages a risky intervention to force his friend Chris (Vinny Curran) off meth and into rehab, ominous threats start appearing — including a mysterious carving on the wall of their cabin. The psychological horror also Los Angeles at Arena Cinemas today. Filmmakers Justin Benson and Aaron Scott Moorhead will be on hand for Q&As after every showing during the exclusive one-week engagement.

In the film, “Michael (Peter Cilella) is committed to getting his best friend Chris (Vinny Curran) to sober up and get his life back on track. But what begins as an attempt to save his friend’s life quickly takes an unexpected turn as the two friends confront personal demons, the consequences of past actions, and forces beyond their control. Expertly balancing dark humor with genuine thrills and unexpected pathos, Resolution is an utterly unique cinematic experience that defies genre classification.”

Directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, Peter Cilella, Vinny Curran, Kurt David Anderson, Emily Montague, Skyler Meacham and Zahn McClarnon all star. READ MORE

[Best & Worst '12] Jonny Picks His Top 10 Albums Of 2012

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 01, 2013 @ 1:01pm
Category: Music / Editorials

And so another year comes to a close. 2012, just like any other year, you had your gems and you had your flops when it came to album releases. For this article, I’d like to give you my Top 10 albums of 2012 as well as several honorable mentions that didn’t exactly make the cut but were too good to leave unmentioned. So, read on to see my Top 10 Albums Of 2012!

Make sure to check out my worst 5 albums here. READ MORE

‘Resolution’ Behind-the-Scenes Featurette

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 28, 2012 @ 12:14pm
Category: Movies / Videos

Resolution (read our review), already one of the year’s most talked about horror offerings (it’s pretty damn awesome), will be released On Demand by Tribeca Film on January 23 (cable VOD, iTunes, Amazon Watch Instantly, VUDU, and more) and in select theaters beginning January 25.

Tribeca has now released a new behind-the-scenes featurette for the weird indie film that’s sure to kick of the 2013 horror year right!

Directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, Peter Cilella, Vinny Curran, Kurt David Anderson, Emily Montague, Skyler Meacham and Zahn McClarnon all star. READ MORE

[BEST & WORST '12] Lonmonster’s List Of The Best Films Of 2012

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Posted by Lonmonster on December 25, 2012 @ 2:02pm
Category: Movies / Editorials

As you can imagine, I watch a lot of horror movies, and having to choose my favorite films of the year was a righteous challenge. It’s a rare occurrence to sit through a movie and feel completely fulfilled. But it’s the great films that make my job so worthwhile. Taking the time to reflect on my favorite films of 2012 allowed me to appreciate just how wonderful horror can be. It made me proud to be a part of this community.

My list is a true melting pot, gathering studio films and indie films alike in order to showcase that good horror comes in all shapes and sizes. In fact, my top film of the year is probably the one with the lowest budget.

I had a tough time ranking my top five picks; I switched the order countless times before I finally conceded. It came down to a simple question, “Which movie stuck in my mind throughout the year above all others?” READ MORE

Exclusive

Exclusive Look At Fiery ‘Resolution’ Theatrical Poster!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 17, 2012 @ 2:16pm
Category: Movies / Exclusives

Bloody Disgusting has landed your exclusive first look at the brand new theatrical one sheet.

Directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, Peter Cilella, Vinny Curran, Kurt David Anderson, Emily Montague, Skyler Meacham and Zahn McClarnon all star. READ MORE

10 Moments In Songs That I Just Love

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 09, 2012 @ 8:00pm
Category: Music / Editorials

We all have those moments in songs that just speak to us. You know what I’m talking about, right? It’s that part of the song that you’re blasting in the car with a several of your friends and you make them all shut up so you can share that one special moment with them. Usually, it ends up with everyone staring at you, wondering what the hell you’re so excited about.

You know what? Screw ‘em. You know what’s so special. You know what’s going on. And you’re gonna scroll back to hear that part again, whether they like it or not.

So, join me below as I share 10 Moments In Songs That I Just Love! READ MORE

Make Your New Year’s ‘Resolution’ With Dates and New Stills!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 30, 2012 @ 3:03pm
Category: Movies / Images

Resolution (review), already one of the year’s most talked about horror offerings, will be released On Demand by Tribeca Film on January 23 (cable VOD, iTunes, Amazon Watch Instantly, VUDU, and more) and in select theaters beginning January 25.

In the film, “Two friends. One a junkie forced to go cold turkey in an isolated cabin. Mysterious forces. Personal demons. Dark humor. Genre-bending horror filmmaking that’ll make your head explode. RESOLUTION.”

Directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, Peter Cilella, Vinny Curran, Kurt David Anderson, Emily Montague, Skyler Meacham, Zahn McClarnon all star. Check out a batch of new stills inside. READ MORE

Watch Lamb Of God Stream Philadelphia Concert TONIGHT

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 24, 2012 @ 10:00am
Category: Music / Videos

Richmond, VA metal band Lamb Of God will be streaming their Philadelphia concert tonight from the Electric Factory on AXS TV. The show will stream from 10pm EST until 11:15pm EST. Click here for all details. You can watch an interview with members of LoG and AXS TV below.

The band is currently on tour with In Flames, Hatebreed (who will be replaced by Hellyeah soon), and Sylosis. Make sure to check out our review of Resolution here. READ MORE

[Screamfest '12] ‘Resolution’ Directors Are “Scream Queens”

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 09, 2012 @ 1:56pm
Category: Movies / Images

One of the best films playing at this years Screamfest Horror Film Festival is Resolution, a mind-bending horror flick many of you guys are really going to dig.

Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead had a little fun and made the following “Scream Queens” video in anticipation. We figured, why the fuck not post it?

Screening Tuesday, October 16, 2012 @ 9:30pm, “Michael is committed to getting his best friend Chris to sober up and put his life back on track. But what begins as an attempt to save his friend’s life quickly takes an unexpected turn as the two friends confront personal demons, the consequences of past actions, and forces beyond their control. Expertly balancing dark humor, heart, and thrills, Resolution is an utterly unique cinematic experience that defies genre classification.”

Indie

[Toronto After Dark '12] Final 11 Genre Features Announced

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 01, 2012 @ 1:39pm
Category: Movies / Indie

Toronto After Dark Film Festival is thrilled to officially unveil its final wave of eleven exciting film announcements for 2012!

Included in the lineup are some of the most eagerly anticipated new genre films from the international film festival circuit.

In total 20 new horror, sci-fi, action and cult feature films and 29 short films will screen either their Canadian or Toronto Theatrical Premieres exclusively at the festival’s 7th Annual Edition this October 18-26, 2012 at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema. READ MORE

[Screamfest '12] ‘The Factory,’ ‘American Mary,’ ‘Crawlspace’ & ‘Resolution’ Set For Los Angeles Horror Event!!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on September 19, 2012 @ 6:16pm
Category: Movies / Images

Screamfest, the preeminent horror festival in the country, and what the LA Weekly calls “the best place to get a jump on tomorrow’s cult hits” kicks off its 12th annual event in Los Angeles on October 12 through October 21 at LA Live Regal Cinemas (1000 W. Olympic Blvd. LA, CA).

This year’s films include Morgan O’Neill’s long delayed The Factory (check out the first ever images inside!), starring John Cusack, Jennifer Carpenter and Mae Whitman, as well as several other interesting selections including the incredible Canadian thriller Resolution (review), and the Twisted Twins’ awesome American Mary!

Check out the first wave title highlights appearing at Screamfest 2012 (more titles to be added shortly)… READ MORE

Tribeca Film Acquires Cabin in the Woods Horror ‘Resolution’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 15, 2012 @ 11:09am
Category: Movies / News

Mysterious forces, personal demons, dark humor and gripping performances combine in the genre-defying tour-de-force Resolution. Tribeca Film today announced it has acquired all North American rights to rising directing duo Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson’s naturalistic-yet-otherworldly thriller. The film’s enigmatic narrative and fresh take on genre filmmaking captivated audiences and critics at its Tribeca Film Festival and Fantasia International Film Festival premieres earlier this year. John Marrone was a fan, as was myself.

“Michael is committed to getting his best friend Chris to sober up and put his life back on track. But what begins as an attempt to save his friend’s life quickly takes an unexpected turn as the two friends confront personal demons, the consequences of past actions, and forces beyond their control. Expertly balancing dark humor, heart, and thrills, Resolution is an utterly unique cinematic experience that defies genre classification.”

Tribeca Film plans an early 2013 theatrical release day and date with on-demand platforms, where it will be available in 40+ million homes through a variety of video-on-demand offerings, as well as iTunes, Amazon Watch Instantly, VUDU and Xbox. A strong festival run is set ahead of the commercial release. READ MORE

[Fantasia '12] Mr Disgusting’s Mini-Reviews #1: The Best of the Fest!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 02, 2012 @ 7:31pm
Category: Movies / Reviews

Even though our man on the scene, Lonmonster, has already delivered two batches of mini-reviews out of the Fantasia Film Festival (read part one and part two), I too was on hand watching dozens of horror movies.

While I’m proud to report two sellouts for our V/H/S and Under the Bed, there were a handful of excellent horror films running alongside us that I’m more that ecstatic to tell you about.

Inside you’ll find the BEST of the fest, which includes my mini-reviews for Juan of the Dead, My Amityville Horror, Sleep Tight, Game of Werewolves, Hidden in the Woods, Resolution, Play Dead, Sushi Girl and Toad Road. The WORST comes next… READ MORE

[Fantasia '12] Lonmonster’s Mini-Reviews #2: ‘The Pact’, ‘Citadel’, ‘Resolution’ & ‘Toad Road’

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Posted by Lonmonster on July 30, 2012 @ 12:14pm
Category: Movies / News

The 16th annual Fantasia Film Festival is underway in Montreal, Canada. The festival is so packed this year that it’s overwhelming to even begin looking at the film schedule. The horror lineup spans across subgenres and budgets and this is precisely what makes Fantasia so special. Giving equal attention to major productions and low budget indie films, Fantasia has something for everyone.

In its 16th year, there are over 160 screenings during the three-week festival, and it would be insane to even attempt reviewing them all. I’ve been running to the various theaters to catch each flick, and I still can’t watch them all. Although it would be ideal to write full reviews, it would take way too many days, and way too many cups of coffee. What follows are mini-reviews on what I’ve seen so far at Fantasia 2012 including The Pact, Citadel, and Toad Road. READ MORE

[Fantasia '12] Make A ‘Resolution’ With New Images, Festival Trailer

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 24, 2012 @ 6:56am
Category: Movies / News

Having premiered in Tribeca, the Fantasia Film Festival is hosting a screening of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead’s Resolution (review), which stars Peter Cilella, Vinny Curran, Zahn McClarnon, Kurt David Anderson.

Check out some new hi-res imagery and the trailer below. READ MORE

Lamb Of God Release Trailer For ‘As The Palaces Burn’ Documentary

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on June 06, 2012 @ 5:00pm
Category: Music / Trailers

Lamb Of God has released a trailer for their upcoming documentary As The Palaces Burn. The documentary focuses on the impact that music, particularly heavy metal, has on people in places that deal with socio-economic woes, violence, and looming threats of war. Filming for this documentary took place in Columbia, Venezuela, Mexico, Israel, and India. US Footage will be shot over the summer during their tour with Dethklok and Gojira as well as their appearances at Knotfest (tour dates below).

The trailer shows footage of the band in South America and features the full video for “Desolation”, which comes off their latest album Resolution (review). You can watch it below. READ MORE

[Tribeca '12]: Review ‘Resolution’

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Posted by John Marrone on May 02, 2012 @ 1:50pm
Category: Movies / Images

Chris (Vinny Curran) is a grown man, squatting in someone’s home and burning through a huge stash of crystal meth, shooting guns at the birds that keep fucking with his mind and falling out of trees in a chain of psychotic episodes that finds its way to video. His best friend Michael (Peter Cilella) receives it, has seen enough of the drug crazy behavior, and decides to intervene.

Following directions that lead him deep into the middle of nowhere, past shady streetwalkers and lawn kept llamas, Mike arrives to find Chris firing his pistol from his porch, screaming at satellites and hitting the pipe. Its a lost place that seems to magnet the strange – a place where people go to look for UFO’s, practice cult worship, hunt for secret military bases, or hallucinate heavily away from the prying eyes of the world. A dilapidated house on the edge of an Indian reservation, where bad things happen. Regardless of reason, one thing is certain – every one of its stories will have a bad ending. Or “resolution”. Including theirs… READ MORE

‘Resolution’ Clip Discusses Difference Between An Alien, An Angel and A Ghost

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Posted by MrDisgusting on April 13, 2012 @ 6:10pm
Category: Movies / Exclusives

Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead will confront their personal demons when their Resolution premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival this month.

Peter Cilella, Vinny Curran, Zahn McClarnon, Kurt David Anderson and Bill Oberst Jr. all star. The film screens at the following times during the festival:

Friday, April 20th at 5:30PM
Sunday, April 22nd at 6:45PM
Wednesday April 25th at 10:00PM

Watch an exclusive clip below. You can click here for the film’s Tribeca page. More info can also be found at the film’s official website or Facebook. READ MORE

[Tribeca '12] A Look At ‘Resolution’, A Film That Defies Genre Classification

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Posted by John Marrone on March 22, 2012 @ 4:35pm
Category: Movies / News

Rat King, Replicas… with Tribeca horror features, it’s usually pretty difficult to get a full flavor of what the films will be like, as they are often world premieres or shrouded in some sort of secrecy. That being said, there is still one film on my radar that I’m looking forward to covering for sure, and that is Resolution, directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Scott Moorhead.

The drug dealer violence / detox slant looks like it makes for some good tension, but with the synopsis saying that it defied genre classification – I got wary as to whether or not this was something BD viewers would want within their horror realm. I contacted newcomer Justin Benson and asked him what we might expect. READ MORE

Lamb Of God Featured In New True Blood Season 5 Promo

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 30, 2012 @ 9:40pm
Category: Music / News

Lamb Of God Featured In New True Blood Season 5 Promo

As you’ve probably seen by now, the season five promo teaser for HBO’s True Blood is out. It promises that, “In Bon Temps, nothing stays buried forever.” While there is speculation as to whether or not this refers to Russell Edgington, the 2900-year old former vampire king of Mississippi, the music in this teaser actually provides a rather large hint. The song is called King Me and it’s the last track on Lamb of God‘s newest album Resolution (review). Using a song that harkens to royalty only adds fuel to the rumor fire regarding Russell. Below you’ll find the promo as well as the full song. READ MORE

Lamb Of God Announces European Tour

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 24, 2012 @ 3:07am
Category: Music / News

Lamb of God are ready to take on the world and bring some Resolution (review) to Europe! The band has confirmed a full European tour as well as a stop in India and one in Israel. The trek begins in May and will continue through until July 1st. After that, one would assume they’ll be back in the States to tackle to summer festivals we have here. We’ll just have to wait and see if that’s the case! You can check out the full tour schedule below.

I haven’t been to Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv but I know Israeli crowds at rock concerts go ballistic. It’s actually an amazing sight because the energy level never subsides. If asked to clap along, Israelis will keep clapping until the very end of the song. Asked to chant “Hey!” and they’ll do it until they can’t speak anymore. End result? It’s a hell of a lot of fun!

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 21, 2012 @ 4:19am
Category: Music / News

Resolution is to Lamb Of God in the way that The Great Southern Trendkill is to Pantera. Let me set something straight really quick: I’m not saying this because they’re both “southern metal” bands. That actually has nothing to do with my comparison. Rather, it’s the attitude of the album. It’s the tones, the style, the lyrics. It’s the atmosphere. It’s the pervading sense of violence, rage, and, snaking its way in and out, the elements of beauty. Has Lamb Of God found a timeless classic on their hands or is this an album that will divide fans?